Local students given opportunity to preach during recent unique festival

Written by Janna Ross

Tuesday, 22 February 2011 00:00

In early January as everyone was trying to get back into their regular routine, one local student was preparing for an opportunity to do what he loves to do and what he has a clear passion for. Colt Barker, a junior at Charlestown High School, was preparing his sermon to preach during the 2011 National Festival of Young Preachers. The unique festival brings young students from across the country with a passion about ministry together for three days to learn from each other, inspire each other and grow their faith together

On today’s date (2-22-11) shortly after noon, a trooper from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg stopped a silver BMW for speeding on Interstate 65 in Clark County. As the trooper was talking to the occupants she could smell an odor of Marijuana coming from the vehicle. After speaking with the four occupants of the vehicle and furthering her investigation Marijuana was located inside of the car.

This past Saturday morning shortly before 1:30 AM, troopers from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg were dispatched to the Loves Truck Stop in Memphis to investigate a complaint of a male subject passed out in the women’s restroom.

PPSB and CTOWNtv to broadcast Friday’s Pirate basketball MSC title contest live as Pirates host Salem

Written by Janna Ross

Tuesday, 15 February 2011 00:00

Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting, in cooperation with CTOWNtv, will broadcast this Friday’s Charlestown Pirate Basketball contest versus Salem, live from the CHS Sports Arena. The broadcast will be streamed live over the internet, including video; beginning at approximately 7:15 p.m. with the Grayson Funeral Homes Pre?Game Show.

Charlestown to celebrate success of City Square Makeover Project, honor 2010 Volunteer of the Year

Written by Janna Ross

Tuesday, 15 February 2011 00:00

National Volunteer Week is not until April 10-16 but the City of Charlestown has a lot to celebrate so they will start celebrating early. The celebration will begin on Friday, March 11 with an invitation only program and reception. The night will celebrate the success of Phase I of the Revitalization Project and the 2010 Volunteer of the Year, Dixie Busby.